Hedge funds bail ahead of oil swoon

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Before West Texas Intermediate crude nosedived on Thursday, money managers slashed bets on rising prices by 20 per cent.

Euro eases, though prospects brighter

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The euro fell from six-month highs against the US dollar overnight after Emmanuel Macron's French election victory.

Copper hits four-month low

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​Copper slid to a four-month low overnight after data showed a drop in imports into China, the world's biggest consumer.

Iron ore revival snuffed out

Iron ore's attempt at a rebound lasted just a few short hours as investor concern over robust supplies returned.

Lower dollar does little to stop surge in online sales

Australia's appetite for online shopping is surging -  despite a lower Australian dollar - as growth in overseas sales drives the online retail market.

'Thanks but no thanks': Fairfax tipped to reject 'cheeky' TPG

The board of Fairfax Media is widely expected to reject private equity group suitor TPG amid a lack of shareholder support for the $2.2 billion demerger.

Australians can't rely on Qantas as Dreamliner set to be a nightmare

After months of fanfare, Qantas last week released the details of its non-stop flight from Perth to London aboard its new Dreamliner. And the loser is ... Melbourne.

'From Canberra with love' - media stocks fly on reform talk

Media stocks have rocketed higher on Monday as investors digest the possibility of a change in media laws and private equity makes an offer for Fairfax Media.

Another federal budget, another tired slogan

Joe Hockey's disastrous first budget will always be remembered for the term "lifters and leaners".  Malcolm Turnbull's second budget loomed as the year of "good debt and bad" debt, until the Prime Minister unleashed a new political slogan on the nation.

Computer glitch hits super payments of thousands of public servants

Thousands of public servants at large federal department have been affected.

Iron ore revival snuffed out as 'weakest commodity' drops again

Iron ore's attempt at a rebound lasted just a few short hours as investor concern over robust supplies, including near-record port stockpiles, and speculation some traders in China were rushing to offload holdings combined to snuff out a brief gain in prices.

No conflict problem here, Westpac rejects push to split banks

Westpac Banking Corp chief executive Brian Hartzer has defended vertical integration as the sector prepares for another inquiry.

Westpac sees growth as NSW shines in growing economy

Westpac has unveiled an $4.017 billion cash profit for the first half of the financial year.

Westpac chief bats away Adani 'wimps' tag

Westpac Banking Corp has hit back at a federal minister's criticisms of its new climate change policies that will restrict its lending to new coal mines.

ASX bounces as commodity dive pauses

Shares rebounded off last week's losses led by commodity plays, as the oil market steadied and investors pushed back into banks.

Tariffs on paper from Indonesia 'potentially lethal' for free trade deal

The Australia Indonesia Business Council has launched an extraordinary attack on Australia's decision to impose tariffs on cheap paper imported from Indonesia, warning its impact would be "potentially lethal" for free trade negotiations.

Markets Live: Vive la bounce!

Shares rebound off their recent losses led by commodity plays and the banks as Westpac reports half-year profit figures, while media stocks surge on talk of deregulation.

The four ages of Malcolm

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The Prime Minister has given a few hints he might actually take up his last chance to survive.

Investors gear up for European growth

While European stocks have already risen strongly in recent weeks, most believe further the region still provides an opportunity for significant gains following the French election.

Xenophon negotiates $100m for advanced manufacturing

Senator Nick Xenophon praises the government's decision to allocate $100m for advanced manufacturing in the 2017 Federal Budget.

Domino's cops landmark fine for 'screw up'

Domino's Pizza has been hit with a landmark fine for failing to comply with the rules governing franchise chains.

Fairfax Media releases detail of TPG's split proposal

Fairfax Media has released the details of an approach from a TPG Group-led consortium that would see it split up its publishing business.

'All too much for Myer' - Brutal note crashes Myer

Struggling department store chain Myer has suffered a massive fall in its share price in the wake of a devastating revaluation from a leading analsyt.

Bill Shorten accuses PM of lying over Catholic schools

Labor leader Bill Shorten has accused the Turnbull government of lying to parents.

E-cigarette sellers make false claims about cancer-causing chemicals

Three companies have been slapped with hefty fines for false claims about e-cigarette chemicals.

Federal budget 2017: Police recruitment drive to get $321.4 million

The Australian Federal Police will receive $321.4 million in this year's federal budget to go on a big recruitment drive for anti-terrorism specialists, such as bomb squad technicians, tactical response officers, forensic scientists and negotiators. 

Catholics to 'bear brunt' of Gonski 2.0, says Archbishop Fisher

Archbishop Fisher said Catholic schools didn't want a special deal but rather a fair deal under Gonski 2.0.

What we can learn from TPG Capital's other media deals

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TPG Capital has dipped its toes into digital media and real estate businesses before. So what can we learn from that?

Media stocks surge ahead of budget

Media stocks have rocketed higher on Monday as investors digest the possibility of a change in media laws and private equity makes an offer for Fairfax Media.